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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hornblower and the Penalty of Failure.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hornblower do when he sees the Indefatigable coming towards the ship that picked him up after losing the Marie Galant?
(a) Lights the ship on fire.
(b) Helps maneuver the ship away.
(c) Signals to the ship.
(d) Steals the log from the captain.

2. What is Hornblower unwilling to do in his duel with Simpson?
(a) Kill Simpson.
(b) Apologize.
(c) Fight unfairly.
(d) Back out of the duel.

3. What is Hornblower assigned to help with his first time back on shore after joining the Navy?
(a) A guard duty.
(b) A press gang.
(c) A trading embargo.
(d) A spy operation.

4. Who loses the game that the sailors play while Hornblower is on shore for the first time since joining the Navy?
(a) Hornblower.
(b) Jackson.
(c) Simpson.
(d) Perry.

5. How many French sailors are with Hornblower after losing the Marie Galant?
(a) 8.
(b) 6.
(c) 12.
(d) 4.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the sailors play while Hornblower is on shore for the first time since joining the Navy?

2. Where is Hornblower supposed to take his first captured vessel?

3. What are crews called that take captured vessels into port?

4. What is the name of the first ship Hornblower is assigned duty to in the Navy?

5. What is the name of the captain of the Indefatigable?

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